Bluewater, the leading global brand in sustainable water and beverage solutions, significantly impacted The Responsible Hoteliers Summit held on October 3, 2024, at the Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort. The event gathered hundreds of influential figures from the hospitality industry across the Middle East, all dedicated to enhancing sustainability and innovation in hotel operations.
National CSR Fund – Majra, which establishes the framework and governance for Sustainable Impact and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the UAE, participated in a workshop organised by the Ministry of Health and Protection in Ajman to raise awareness on sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) among ministry employees. The session also emphasised the critical significance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in the UAE towards achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs).
It’s undeniable that people browsing the internet are becoming less and less patient. While a few extra seconds of waiting might not have been an issue years ago, today, 80% of users expect a website to load in less than 3 seconds, and 40% will leave if it takes longer. In other words, if your site isn’t fast enough, you could lose almost half of your potential customers. And we can’t ignore the impact of this on SEO.
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, announced the release of its annual Sustainability Report, including a significant expansion of its clean energy capacity and resulting impact on CO2 avoidance, as well as plans for growth through an ambitious sustainable bond program.
The Green Mobility Hall at the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) hosts leading local and international companies specialising in mobility, transport and green mobility logistics. The Green Mobility Hall highlights the most prominent innovative solutions and practices that use the latest technologies in the individual and public sustainable transport sector. These solutions aim to reduce the operational and infrastructure costs of electric vehicles (EVs), improve energy and resource efficiency in transport and promote the use of hydrogen and low-emission or carbon-free fuels.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, a leading Islamic financial institution, has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with environmental charity and non-profit organisation Emirates Nature–WWF, aimed at fostering environmental stewardship and community engagement across the UAE. This collaboration introduces to the UAE's a platform for public donations specifically dedicated to the restoration of native trees through ADIB's mobile application.
Oak View Group (OVG) and Ethara proudly announce the addition of two iconic venues to their portfolios: Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi and House of Sustainability (formerly UAE Pavilion) in Expo City Dubai. This expansion follows the announcement in 2023 that would see the partners transform the venue and hospitality industry in the region under OVG Middle East and marks a pivotal moment for the two entities as they seek to strengthen their presence in the MENA region.
